The Little Book of Market Myths
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The Little Book of Market Myths

How to Profit by Avoiding the Investing Mistakes Everyone Else Makes

  1. 221 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

The Little Book of Market Myths

How to Profit by Avoiding the Investing Mistakes Everyone Else Makes

About this book

Boost your investment returns by dodging the most common investing mistakes

In the newly updated second edition of The Little Book of Market Myths: How to Profit by Avoiding the Mistakes Everyone Else Makes, celebrated investor and Fisher Investments' founder, Executive Chairman and Co-Chief Investment Officer Ken Fisher insightfully explores many common myths costing investors dearly. Fisher provides a comprehensive guide to navigating the investment landscape more wisely, debunking widespread myths that lead to costly mistakes.

This edition delves deep into the frequent missteps made by both retail and professional investors, demonstrating how a better understanding and avoidance of these pitfalls can lead to improved long-term and short-term financial gains. Fisher critically examines why popular beliefs, such as the safety of bonds over stocks, the risk-free allure of gold, and the fear of high price-to-earnings ratios, are not only misguided but could be damaging your investment portfolio.

In the book, you'll:

  • Learn why many commonly held investment beliefs are wrong and how avoiding them can enhance your financial health
  • Gain insights into better investment decisions for both short-term gains and long-term growth
  • Understand how to identify and correct the mistakes that could be costing you

The Little Book of Market Myths equips readers with the necessary tools to identify and sidestep the pitfalls that have ensnared countless investors. Whether you're a seasoned investor or new to the world of finance, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to improve their understanding of the market and make more informed investment choices.

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Information

Publisher
Wiley
Year
2024
Print ISBN
9781394283194
eBook ISBN
9781394283170

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Contents
  5. Preface
  6. Chapter One Bonds Are Safer Than Stocks
  7. Chapter Two Asset Allocation Shortcuts
  8. Chapter Three Volatility and Only Volatility
  9. Chapter Four More Volatile ThanĀ Ever
  10. Chapter Five The Holy Grail – Capital Preservation and Growth
  11. Chapter Six The GDP – Stock Mismatch Crash
  12. Chapter Seven 10% Forever!
  13. Chapter Eight High Dividends forĀ Sure Income
  14. Chapter Nine The Perma-Superiority ofĀ Small-Cap Value
  15. Chapter Ten Wait Until You’reĀ Sure
  16. Chapter Eleven Stop-Losses Stop Losses
  17. Chapter Twelve High Unemployment Kills Stocks
  18. Chapter Thirteen Over-Indebted America
  19. Chapter Fourteen Strong Dollar, StrongĀ Stocks
  20. Chapter Fifteen Turmoil Troubles Stocks
  21. Chapter Sixteen News YouĀ Can Use
  22. Chapter Seventeen Too Good toĀ Be True
  23. Notes
  24. Acknowledgements
  25. About theĀ Authors
  26. EULA

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